Post Doc Fellow, Department of Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Science
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Job Overview
The Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in Intelligent Robotics. The successful candidate will engage in pioneering research in the areas of robotic manipulator control, human-robot interaction (HRI), AI-driven decision-making, and manufacturing automation. This position offers opportunities for high-impact research, collaboration with faculty and graduate students, and dissemination of findings through leading journals and major conferences.
Essential Functions
- Under the supervision of the primary investigator , conduct advanced research on robotics and automation using Matlab/Simulink-based computer simulations, Vicon 3D motion capture system, and KUKA iiw2 robotic arm, with a focus on vision sensing and monitoring for human-centered manufacturing automation, where robots augment rather than replace human capabilities.
- Create a new computer vision method and AI-based safety assessment and decision-making systems to ensure robust risk mitigation in human-robot coexisting environments.
- Develop HRI technologies to enhance safety to human workers in collaborative manufacturing scenarios.
- Design and develop robot control strategies to ensure safe robotic operations in shared and dynamic human-robot environments.
- Collaborate with two other senior personnel on the research team, by providing research data, answering questions, participating in technical discussions, and conducting technical demonstrations.
- Advise graduate students on their modeling, simulation, experiment, and publication work through regular team meetings and daily interactions in the lab.
- Publish research results in leading journals and present at major conferences.
Required Education
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
Required Experience
- In-depth knowledge of specialized field, process or discipline.
- May require experience with specialized software programs.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Additional Information
- Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Access to state-of-the-art robotics research facilities and collaborative research opportunities within a leading academic environment.
- Opportunities for professional development, including participation in national and international conferences.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
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Post Doc Fellow, Department of Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Science
Cincinnati, OH, US
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